inequity
pronunciation
How to pronounce inequity in British English:
UK [ɪnˈekwəti]
How to pronounce inequity in American English:
US [ɪnˈɛkwɪti]
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- Noun:
- partiality that is not fair or equitable
- injustice by virtue of not being equitable
Word Origin
- inequity (n.)
- 1550s, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + equity. Formed from the same elements as iniquity, but natively. Related: Inequities.
Example
- 1. Their hierarchies are rigid , those at the top seize a disproportionate share of the spoils , they enforce this inequity with ferocious aggression , and they rarely reconcile after fights .
- 2. The inequity has much to do with land and property ownership , a privilege paine suggests should be taxed since the generation of wealth that makes it possible requires the support of society .
- 3. Governments have responded to this inequity by creating non-contributory pensions and other social programmes .
- 4. If we can find approaches that meet the needs of the poor in ways that generate profits for business and votes for politicians , we will have found a sustainable way to reduce inequity in the world .
- 5. " That disparity in power " made these killings even more horrific , she said . " It is just a blatant and disgusting display of inequity , and it is so inhumane on so many levels . "